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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.45 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.45 and 127.86 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.45 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.45 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.45 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 30,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360.36/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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